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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,203.40, 366,305.10 and 185,154.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,203.40, 366,305.10 and 185,154.40 is: 277,731.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,203.40 : 366,305.10 = 185,154.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,203.40/366,305.10 = 185,154.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,203.40x = 366,305.10 × 185,154.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,203.40x = 67,823,001,007.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,823,001,007.44/244,203.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277,731.60

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